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Pachypodium Gracilius
IntermediatePachypodium gracilius
The quintessential caudex plant from Madagascar. Round caudex body with yellow flowers. Wild-collected specimens with unique forms command high prices. Seed-growing is also very popular.
Dificuldade
Intermediate
Temperatura
10〜40℃（適温20〜35℃）
Expectativa de vida
Several decades or more
Tamanho
10-40cm (caudex diameter)
Dieta
Water: thoroughly when dry in growth season / withhold after leaf drop
Sobre
Pachypodium gracilius, endemic to southwestern Madagascar, is one of the most celebrated caudex plants in cultivation. It grows in limestone-based arid landscapes, developing a dramatically swollen, pear-shaped to spherical trunk covered in silver-gray skin with dense short spines. The caudex stores water and nutrients to survive extended dry seasons. Narrow, glossy leaves emerge at branch tips during the growing season, and bright yellow five-petaled flowers appear in spring to early summer. Growth is exceptionally slow, requiring decades to form a large specimen. Cultivation demands full direct sun, highly porous soil dominated by akadama, pumice, and volcanic aggregate, generous watering in the growing season, and complete drought during winter dormancy. Minimum temperature is around 10°C. Its sculptural form and rarity make it the icon of caudex collecting.
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Informações básicas
Origem
Madagascar
Expectativa de vida
Several decades or more
Tamanho
10-40cm (caudex diameter)
Temperatura
10〜40℃（適温20〜35℃）
Dieta
Water: thoroughly when dry in growth season / withhold after leaf drop
Guia de Cuidados
Soil
Super fast-draining mix of Akadama, Hyuga, and pumice
Light
Direct sun essential. Lack of light causes etiolation and thin caudex
Winter Care
Bring indoors after leaf drop, no water. Keep above 10°C
Notes
Root rot is the greatest enemy. Cold + wet conditions are lethal
Most popularMadagascarYellow flowersSeed-growing popular
FAQ de Pachypodium Gracilius
QQual a dificuldade de manter Pachypodium Gracilius?
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Intermediate. Esta é uma espécie de nível intermediário. Alguma experiência prévia e conhecimento de gestão ambiental são recomendados.
QQual é a temperatura ideal para Pachypodium Gracilius?
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A temperatura ideal para Pachypodium Gracilius é 10〜40℃（適温20〜35℃）. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
QQual é a expectativa de vida de Pachypodium Gracilius?
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A expectativa de vida média de Pachypodium Gracilius é Several decades or more. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
QQual o tamanho que Pachypodium Gracilius atinge?
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Pachypodium Gracilius normalmente atinge 10-40cm (caudex diameter) quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
QO que devo alimentar Pachypodium Gracilius?
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Pachypodium Gracilius se alimenta de: Water: thoroughly when dry in growth season / withhold after leaf drop. Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
QQual é o preço típico de Pachypodium Gracilius?
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O preço de Pachypodium Gracilius varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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